Lunch & Learn, BP Screening Offered
Lunch & Learn, BP Screening Offered
A free lunch and learn for the community entitled, âHeart Healthy Eatingâ will be held Tuesday, October 19, in the Lodge Room at Masonicare at Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road. Tina Miller, a registered dietitian, will present the program, which will begin with a complimentary lunch served at noon.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking the lives of more women and men than all forms of cancer combined. In her presentation, Ms Miller will discuss how heart disease can be prevented or treated with the proper diet and exercise.
She will explain how an overall healthy eating pattern can help maintain a desirable cholesterol level, body weight, and blood pressure.
There is no fee for the program, but seating is limited. Anyone interested in attending should call the Masonicare HelpLine at 888-679-9997 to make a reservation.Â
The Masonicare at Newtown Nursing Department will also sponsor a free blood pressure screening Tuesday, October 19, from 10 am to noon in the Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center at Masonicare at Newtown.
The screening will be conducted by a licensed nurse. Remember, you can have high blood pressure and still feel fine. For further information, contact Patti Russell, RN, director of nursing services, by calling 203-426-5847.